A passenger on a moving train walks at a speed of 1.60 m/s due north relative to the train. The passenger's speed with respect to the ground is 4.5 m/s at an angle of 28.0° west of north. What are the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the train relative to the ground?

To find the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the train relative to the ground, we can use vector decomposition to break the problem down into components. Here's how:

### Step 1: Set up a coordinate system
- Assume the north direction is along the positive \( y \)-axis.
- Assume the west direction is along the negative \( x \)-axis.

### Step 2: Define the given vectors
- The **passenger's velocity relative to the ground** is 4.5 m/s at an angle of 28.0° west of north.
- The **passenger's velocity relative to the train** is 1.60 m/s due north.

We need to find the **train's velocity relative to the ground**. Denote this as \( \vec{v}_{\text{train}} \).

### Step 3: Break down the passenger's velocity relative to the ground
The passenger's velocity with respect to the ground has two components:
1. A **northward component** (along the \( y \)-axis): 
   \[
   v_{y,\text{passenger}} = 4.5 \, \text{m/s} \times \cos(28^\circ)
   \]
2. A **westward component** (along the \( x \)-axis):
   \[
   v_{x,\text{passenger}} = -4.5 \, \text{m/s} \times \sin(28^\circ)
   \]
   (The negative sign indicates the westward direction.)

### Step 4: Determine the train's velocity using relative velocity equations
Let the velocity of the train relative to the ground be \( \vec{v}_{\text{train}} = (v_{x,\text{train}}, v_{y,\text{train}}) \). The passenger’s velocity relative to the ground is the vector sum of the velocity of the passenger relative to the train and the velocity of the train relative to the ground:
\[
\vec{v}_{\text{passenger, ground}} = \vec{v}_{\text{passenger, train}} + \vec{v}_{\text{train}}
\]
Thus, in terms of components:
- For the \( y \)-direction (north):
  \[
  v_{y,\text{passenger}} = v_{y,\text{train}} + 1.60 \, \text{m/s}
  \]
- For the \( x \)-direction (west):
  \[
  v_{x,\text{passenger}} = v_{x,\text{train}}
  \]

### Step 5: Solve for the train's velocity
Now, calculate the components of the passenger's velocity relative to the ground:
- \( v_{y,\text{passenger}} = 4.5 \times \cos(28^\circ) \)
- \( v_{x,\text{passenger}} = -4.5 \times \sin(28^\circ) \)

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If you'd like to proceed manually, you can calculate the components of the passenger's velocity:

1. **Northward component**:
   \[
   v_{y,\text{passenger}} = 4.5 \times \cos(28^\circ)
   \]

2. **Westward component**:
   \[
   v_{x,\text{passenger}} = -4.5 \times \sin(28^\circ)
   \]

Once you have these values, you can use the equations mentioned earlier to find the train's velocity components.

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**Tip**: When working with angles in velocity problems, always resolve the vector into its components to make calculations easier.

Learn how to calculate the velocity of a train relative to the ground when a passenger is moving at a given speed. This problem explores key concepts like vector decomposition and relative velocity, using trigonometric calculations. Suitable for Grades 10-12 students.

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